Dr. William McRee, MD, San Luis Obispo, CA

About Dr. William McRee

William E. McRee, M.D., is a skilled and trailblazing ophthalmologist who sees patients at Pacific Eye, with offices in San Luis Obispo, Lompoc, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, and Santa Maria, California, as well as Optical Concepts in Santa Maria. Dr. McRee sees patients at the offices in San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, Paso Robles, and Santa Maria. In Dr. McRee’s own words, “being an active outdoor person, I appreciate the importance of good vision to the quality of our lives. It’s especially gratifying to help my patients achieve their individual goals, regardless of age.” After graduating from Occidental College in Los Angeles with a Bachelor of Arts in biochemistry, Dr. McRee earned his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles.He then completed his internship in Internal Medicine at UCLA/San Fernando Valley Program. at the Sepulveda VA Ambulatory Care Center in North Hills, California, and a residency in ophthalmology at the University of Arizona in Tucson. Dr. McRee is currently a diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology and a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and California Association of Ophthalmology. Dr. McRee came to the Central Coast in 1990 after completing his training and passing the ophthalmology board exam with one of the highest scores in the country. In 1996, he became among the first doctors in the country to perform LASIK surgery. At Pacific Eye, Dr. McRee continues to focus his practice on laser vision correction, and also specializes in cataract and lens implant surgery.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma surgery

Cataract

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Age-related macular degeneration

Secondary membranaous cataract surgery

Glaucoma

Glaucoma surgery

Cataract

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Office locations

Pacific Eye Surgeons (1 of 4)

220 Oak Hill Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446

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Pacific Eye Surgeons (2 of 4)

816 E Enos Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93454

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Pacific Eye Surgeons (3 of 4)

931 Oak Park Blvd, Ste 201, Pismo Beach, CA 93449

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Pacific Eye Surgeons (4 of 4)

3855 Broad St, Ste B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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Education and background

Practice names

Pacific Eye Surgeons

Board certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology

Education and training

Medical School - University of California, Los Angeles, Doctor of Medicine

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1215945126

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What practice does Dr. William McRee work with?

Dr. William McRee works with Pacific Eye Surgeons.

Where is Dr. William McRee's office located?

Dr. William McRee has 4 office locations, including in San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria, Pismo Beach, and Paso Robles, view full addresses on Dr. McRee's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. William McRee have?

Dr. William McRee is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. William McRee?

Dr. William McRee frequently sees patients for Eye Emergency Visit, Eye Infection, Glaucoma Consultation, Refractive Surgery Consultation, and Stye / Hordeolum. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. William McRee on their profile.